Shining a light on cancer survivors’ quality of life
There are more than one million Australians living with a cancer diagnosis and associated effects on quality of life, ranging from physical symptoms and side […]
Cancer Care
Aiming to shorten hospital stays for older adults with cancer history
Frailty and pre-frailty can significantly impact older adults who get admitted to hospital, influencing their treatment outcomes, quality of life, healthcare use and mortality rates. […]
Promoting more cohesive care for breast cancer survivors
Breast cancer-related lymphoedema (BCRL) – unpleasant swelling caused by a build-up of lymph fluid in the body between the skin and muscle – is a […]
Shedding light on not-so-hidden issues affecting cancer patients
Cancer-related fatigue is a distressing symptom experienced by individuals with a cancer diagnosis – and can persist far longer than expected, making it widely misunderstood […]
Student-led program aims to improve cancer patients' wellbeing through exer...
People living with and beyond cancer often face a range of health challenges, such as physical weakness, fatigue, pain, altered body image, and mental health […]
Pioneering change: GINO revolutionising cancer care
The landscape of cancer care is undergoing continuous improvement. However, the journey from early detection to diagnosis, treatment, and beyond is growing more intricate. A […]
Optimising referral practices for cancer survivors to dietary and exercise ...
Cancer survivors often face both short-term and long-term challenges that affect their physical and mental wellbeing, finances, and social/family life. These challenges can make it […]
Advancing cancer survivorship through partnership between Australia and Gre...
As cancer survival rates improve worldwide, there’s a growing need for better information and support for survivors. Particularly in Greater China, Australia’s expertise in cancer […]
Can lifestyle interventions optimise people affected by cancer before treat...
Flinders Caring Futures Institute researchers are adding to a growing body of research around optimising people affected by cancer before treatment through lifestyle interventions such as […]